2009 Lexus RX350 Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 29%of 97 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,660miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the steering of the 2009 Lexus RX350, 29% of the 97 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,660 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My Lexus has just 50,000 miles on it garage kept, just was told my rack&pinion gear was leaking to the tune of 1800.00 dollars. I was looking up Lexus forums on line, there is quite of Lexus owner's that have the same problem. And if you don`t take care of this problem it could be quite dangerous. I think Lexus should reimburse owner's for there out of pocket expenses.”
NHTSA complaint #11082435, filed 2018-04, 50,026 miles“My Lexus has under 20,000 miles on it and it has been garage kept and not seen winters. My dealer just told me that the steering gearbox needs to be replaced immediately. This car is in perfect shape and has hardly been driven. If there is a problem with this, Lexus should be paying for it, not me. The quote is for $1450.”
NHTSA complaint #11122889, filed 2018-08, 19,278 miles“During vehicle service, I was told that the rack of power steering is leaking, which costs around $1500 for replacing power steering rack. After looking on line, I found this is a common problem for rx 350 with low mileage . This is a safety issue Lexus should recall and to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10821828, filed 2016-01, 53,000 miles“During vehicle service today, I was told that the rack of power steering is leaking. I was charged $1750 for replacing power steering rack. After looking on line, I found this is a common problem for rx 350 with low mileage . This is a safety issue Lexus should recall and to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10650557, filed 2014-10, 54,576 miles“After a routine oil change and maintenance service at 94,000 I was informed that the power steering rack and pinion needs replacement for a fee of $1854, plus brake pad and replacement and resurfacing of the rear rotors for $385. I found no evidence of oil leakage on the garage floor.”
NHTSA complaint #10553496, filed 2013-11, 94,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10177783Jun 23, 2020TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
- 10133733Mar 18, 2014A new repair procedure and overhaul kit have been developed for repairing the power steering rack to improve the overall serviceability and reduce ownership cost. This repair…
- 10060695Mar 18, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10133865Feb 25, 2013The vehicle will not start or ready-on and the steering wheel lock is engaged so that the steering wheel may only be turned very little from side-to-side.
- 10134016Oct 31, 2012Some 2004- 2009 RX North American produced vehicle may exhibit an oil leak from the boots of the steering gear assembly.
- 10050660Oct 31, 2012Lexus: steering gear assembly may be leaking oil from boots and information is provided for repair procedure. Models 2004-2009 rx330, rx350.
Steering: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Lexus RX350
17 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBrakes
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsExterior lighting
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsTires
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Lexus RX350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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